mental health services

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, the Clackamas County Support and Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 503-655-8585. 

Clackamas Health Centers offers a wide range of therapy and counseling services for children, youth, and adults experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. Services are provided through our integrated health centers, where care teams work together to support your whole-person health and well-being.

To make an appointment with our Behavioral Health Clinic, call 503-655-8401.

For information about mental health and substance use counseling services for children, teens, and families, please visit our Child and Family Mental Health Therapy page.

Our Approach to Care

We take a comprehensive, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach that may include:

• Therapy and counseling
• Case management and care coordination
• Medication evaluation and management
• Peer support services

Our goal is to work alongside you to support recovery, resilience, and overall wellness. We believe mental health and substance use treatment can have positive, far-reaching impacts not only for individuals, but also for families, support networks, and the broader community. 

Services Available

The following outpatient services are offered at our Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Centers:

• Individual therapy
• Parent and family support and education
• Group therapy and skills building
• Individual skills training
• Medication evaluation and management
• Case management to help connect with community resources
• Crisis intervention for immediate mental health needs
• Consultation for families, schools, medical providers, law enforcement, and community partners
• Peer support services 
   

What is Peer Support?

Peer Support is all about connection, understanding, and hope. Peers are people who have lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use. By sharing their stories and experiences, peers inspire others, show that recovery is possible, and help create a sense of belonging in the community.

Peer support helps prevent relapse, promotes long-term recovery, and builds stronger, healthier communities.

How Peer Support Helps

Peers provide support in many different settings — including hospitals, jails, treatment centers, courts, schools, and crisis centers. Research shows that peer support can:

• Reduce symptoms and hospitalizations
• Improve wellbeing and self-esteem
• Increase community involvement
• Shorten hospital stays and reduce costs
• Encourage lasting recovery

There are no medical or psychiatric requirements to receive peer support services. You don’t need to be enrolled in a mental health or addiction program. All peer-delivered services in Clackamas County are peer-run and free for anyone seeking support and recovery.

Peer Support Programs in Clackamas County

Starting a conversation about mental health does not need to be uncomfortable, and it can make all the difference. Check out these resources to learn how to support a friend — or get help for yourself. You have the power to help people going through a mental health crisis.

You don't need to be an expert to be a part of this work — just a good listener. If you notice someone who might be struggling — start a conversation. And if all is well, that person will know you're someone who cares enough to ask. Asking, "Are you okay?" can change lives.

Need someone to talk to?

The following resources provide people to talk to via phone, text, chat and more.

• County Crisis and Support Line
• Crisis Text Line
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Oregon YouthLine
• Senior Loneliness Line
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth)
• Trans Lifeline's Peer Support Hotline
• Veterans Crisis Line

Create a Safer Home

As a gun owner, you can choose from multiple options for securely storing and protecting from unauthorized use of your firearms when they are not in use. Clackamas County is offering gun storage options at no cost and as inventory allows to our community members.

Complete the form to indicate the type and quantity of item(s) you are requesting and arrange for pickup at our Oregon City office. If you are unable to pick up, please let us know and we may be able to arrange for delivery.

Learn how to install a firearm cable lock.

Learn about other ways to create a safer home for your family. 

Request storage items

Be there for someone who might be struggling or in crisis

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  Here’s how to talk to someone who may be struggling with their mental health.
• #BeThe1To
  What to do when you believe someone is at risk.
• Compass to Connection of Clackamas County
  Free mobile app created by youth and adult volunteers in Clackamas County to support mental health and suicide prevention. Free on Apple and Google Play stores.
• Get Trained to Help
  Sign up for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health First Aid and other trainings.
• Seize the Awkward
  Check out these resources to learn how to support a friend – or get help for yourself.

Ask the Question Project

The Ask the Question Project shines a light on the lived experience of suicide attempt survivors, through a lens of hope and connection.

Watch their stories at Ask the Question.

Contact us

Galli Murray
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
971-201-8468
gallimur@clackamas.us

Oregon law allows a person to be treated for a mental illness against their will if they are experiencing an emotional disturbance and are imminently dangerous to themselves or others or are unable to care for their basic needs. To be committed, a person must meet the above standards in a court hearing where critical information is presented in the form of testimony in front of a judge and the person considered for commitment. If an individual is committed, he or she may receive involuntary treatment for up to 180 days. Our Commitment Monitoring staff assess whether persons who are committed continue to meet commitment criteria and work with hospitals and community agencies to determine a plan for a safe transition to the community and to voluntary treatment as appropriate.

Hours

Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are closed on federal holidays and court furlough days.

Contact

Call 503-655-8585 and ask to speak with a mental health investigator.